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Hokuto no Ken

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A 1986 side-scrolling beat ’em up starring Kenshiro

The briefing

About this game

Hokuto no Ken is a side-scrolling beat ’em up based on the anime series, with Kenshiro seeking to rescue his girlfriend, Julia.

Gameplay

Kenshiro advances through stages while using punches and kicks against close-range attackers and enemies that launch projectiles. Doors along the route offer different paths; Julia’s image appears at some entrances to indicate the correct way forward.

The game features graphic enemy defeat animations, including heads being torn from bodies and exploding.

  • Release: August 10, 1986
  • Platforms: Family Computer, Nintendo Famicom
  • Developer: Shouei System
  • Publisher: Toei Animation